1972 BMW Touring vs. 1990 Chevrolet Astro
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Astro is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Astro should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 865 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1990 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 1990 Chevrolet Astro | |
| Make | BMW | Chevrolet |
| Model | Touring | Astro |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 183 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 338 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2830 mm |
